Essaouira

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Essaouira
Essaouira
Essaouira
Essaouira
Essaouira

Where to stay in Essaouira

The Port of Essaouira is not only home to many fishing boats and vessels, it is a popular tourist attraction and has a significant and interesting history attached to it. Fishing is done for local distribution and plays a significant role in the atmosphere and lure to the port. The Essaouira port is not used for commercial traffic and this has enabled it to retain its authenticity and breathtaking charm.

Medina

4.5/5(46 area reviews)

Medina is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Skala de la Ville and Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum.

Medina
Port

Essaouira Coast

4.5/5(15 area reviews)

Essaouira Coast is popular for its beaches, and you can check out Essaouira Beach, a top attraction in the neighborhood.

Essaouira Coast
Blue Boats

Kasbah

Unique features of Kasbah include the seaside views and waterfront views. Make a stop by Place Moulay el Hassan or Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum while you're exploring the area.

Kasbah
Learn to cook Moroccan style at L'Atelier Madada cookery school, attached to an Essaouira restaurant. You'll learn to make Moroccan mint tea and cook two courses – first person to book gets to choose the menu but it might be a tagine, couscous or pastilla – then get to eat it all.

Classes run from 10.30am–3pm and cost 500 MAD.

Read more at: http://www.ontheluce.com/2014/04/10/moroccan-cookery-class-at-latelier-madada-essaouira/

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Ahl Agadir

5/5(6 area reviews)

Unique features of Ahl Agadir include the waterfront views and seaside views. Make a stop by Dar Souiri or Bab Sba while you're exploring the area.

Ahl Agadir
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Quartier des Dunes

When in Quartier des Dunes, you can plan a visit to Essaouira Beach and Skala du Port, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Quartier des Dunes
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Chbanat

While Chbanat might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Skala de la Ville and Place Moulay el Hassan.

Chbanat
Le Médina Essaouira Thalassa Sea  & Spa - MGallery Collection

Le Médina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa - MGallery Collection

5 out of 5
Avenue Mohamed V Essaouira
The price is AED 428 per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
AED 428
AED 503 total
5 Jan - 6 January 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Essaouira. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Essaouira Beach and Bab Marrakech Tower ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (662 reviews)
Got one of the ocean view room and the view is gorgeous. Great location, short walk to the medina for shopping and photos. The room was spacious and clean. Although not an brand new condition, the upkeep is good. If we come back, we'd stay here again.

Reviewed on 9 December 2025

Le Médina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa - MGallery Collection
Cruiser Mogador Hospitality

Cruiser Mogador Hospitality

4.5 out of 5
Rt Sidi Magdoul Essaouira Marrakesh-Safi
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Essaouira. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Essaouira Beach and Bordj el Berod ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
Comfortable, clean and modern room/ suite

Reviewed on 24 November 2025

Cruiser Mogador Hospitality
Riad Kafila

Riad Kafila

3 out of 5
Rue Yamen 4bis Essaouira
The price is AED 394 per night from Jan 10 to Jan 11
AED 394
AED 458 total
10 Jan - 11 January 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa riad in Essaouira. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Essaouira Beach and Skala de la Ville ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (60 reviews)
Amazing riad, with people that work here! Recommended 1000000%

Reviewed on 19 December 2025

Riad Kafila
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cruiser Mogador Hospitality

Cruiser Mogador Hospitality

4.5 out of 5
Rt Sidi Magdoul Essaouira Marrakesh-Safi
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Essaouira. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Essaouira Beach and Bordj el Berod ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
Comfortable, clean and modern room/ suite

Reviewed on 24 November 2025

Cruiser Mogador Hospitality
Dar Chama Essaouira

Dar Chama Essaouira

Essaouira Marrakech-Safi
Stay at this vacation home in Essaouira. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Essaouira Beach and Bab Marrakech Tower are ...
Dar Chama Essaouira
DAR ELWAN. BERBER HOUSE WITH POOL, TREE GARDEN, HAMMAM.

DAR ELWAN. BERBER HOUSE WITH POOL, TREE GARDEN, HAMMAM.

ESSAOUIRA Marrakech-Safi
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Essaouira. Enjoy private pools, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Popular attractions Essaouira Beach ...
10/10 Exceptional! (40 reviews)
Amazing stay!
Wonderful stay, Patrick was always there to give advice before we arrived. The villa was beautiful rural but an oasis behind the gates. Said was on hand all the time for anything we needed, exceptional host. Plenty of space for all 10 of us, the tortoises were a joy Without hesitation i would ...

Reviewed on 3 September 2024

DAR ELWAN. BERBER HOUSE WITH POOL, TREE GARDEN, HAMMAM.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Essaouira

4.8
Top Destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Wonderful fish restaurants

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

One of our very favorite places to visit! We will definitely be back.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The people are very peaceful, helpful and kind. The weather and the cuisine are  Especially for a New Yorker trying to escape winter! It’s also a beautiful destination that isn’t overrun by tourists in bikinis and flip flops 朗

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Essaouira is my favorite city anywhere in the world. Anytime I visit Morocco I come here, and have made true friends. Just walking through the old town many of the shop owners and local merchants remember me and spot me before I spot them. Amazing

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Essaouira was our favorite city that we visited in Morocco - a charming little beach town with a chill, relaxed vibe and so much character! Beautiful medina with intriguing corridors and stunning views of the ocean. Can’t wait to go back!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Essaouira is one of our favorite places and have been visiting for a long time. Lovely city to relax and enjoy the beach.